Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages

Key Points

• Analysts collectively rate Pool “Hold”: Of 14 brokerages, seven recommend holding, five recommend buying and two recommend selling. The average 12-month price target is $233.10, above the stock’s reported $185.22 opening price.
• Recent results modestly exceeded expectations: Pool reported quarterly EPS of $5.38 versus the $5.33 consensus, while revenue rose 2.2% year over year to $1.82 billion. Fiscal 2026 EPS guidance is $10.66–$10.96.
• Shareholder returns and institutional ownership remain notable: Pool pays a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share, equivalent to a 2.8% yield, while institutional investors and hedge funds own approximately 98.99% of the stock.

Shares of Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL - Get Free Report) have been assigned an average rating of "Hold" from the fourteen research firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, seven have assigned a hold recommendation and five have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $233.10.

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on POOL shares. DA Davidson assumed coverage on Pool in a research report on Monday, August 24th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $210.00 target price for the company. Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on Pool from $235.00 to $189.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "sell (d+)" rating on shares of Pool in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Stephens reaffirmed an "overweight" rating and set a $225.00 price objective on shares of Pool in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Oppenheimer lowered their target price on Pool from $280.00 to $227.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 24th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Pool in the first quarter valued at approximately $400,000. Millennium Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Pool by 237.9% in the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 17,390 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $5,536,000 after buying an additional 12,244 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Pool in the first quarter valued at $639,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in Pool by 164.4% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 156 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $50,000 after acquiring an additional 97 shares during the period. Finally, Acadian Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in Pool by 201.2% during the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 2,012 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $639,000 after acquiring an additional 1,344 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.99% of the company's stock.

Key Stories Impacting Pool

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent fundamentals remain supportive: Pool Corporation’s latest quarterly earnings slightly exceeded analyst expectations, while revenue increased year over year. Management’s fiscal 2026 EPS guidance also remains a key reference point for investors evaluating the stock’s recovery potential.
• Neutral Sentiment: Roborock introduced its first robotic pool cleaner at IFA 2026. The product could expand consumer interest in pool-maintenance equipment and potentially create a new category for distributors, although the reports do not indicate whether Pool Corporation will distribute the device. Roborock Launched Its First-Ever Robot Pool Cleaner
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles about pool heating, water treatment, pool-closing supplies and commercial pool services point to ongoing maintenance and renovation demand across the industry. However, they are general market stories and do not provide new revenue or earnings information for POOL. Electrification Trends Strengthen the Case for Heat-Based Pool Heating
• Negative Sentiment: Roborock’s entry into robotic pool cleaning could increase competition in equipment and maintenance products over time. The near-term impact on Pool Corporation appears limited because there is no indication of a direct relationship or material effect on its financial outlook. Roborock’s first robotic pool cleaner

Pool Price Performance

Pool stock opened at $185.22 on Monday. Pool has a 12-month low of $172.68 and a 12-month high of $336.15. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.04, a P/E/G ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 1.06. The firm's 50-day moving average is $197.77 and its two-hundred day moving average is $201.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 2.67 and a quick ratio of 0.91.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $5.38 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.33 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $1.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.82 billion. Pool had a return on equity of 32.74% and a net margin of 7.40%.The business's quarterly revenue was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $5.17 earnings per share. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.660-10.960 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Pool will post 10.95 earnings per share for the current year.

Pool Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 13th were paid a dividend of $1.30 per share. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 13th. Pool's payout ratio is presently 47.84%.

Pool Company Profile

Pool Corporation is a leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, the company serves a diverse customer base that includes service professionals, independent retailers, high-volume builders, and national retail chains. Pool Corporation's extensive branch network enables it to maintain strong local customer relationships while leveraging its scale to source products efficiently from manufacturers around the world.

The company's product portfolio spans pool and spa chemicals, water treatment equipment, pumps, filters, heaters, automation and control systems, liners, safety covers, and cleaning accessories.

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